Ananda's Spiritual Roots

Ananda is a is a worldwide group of individuals who share the search for higher consciousness and the ideal of service to others. We express this service by offering uplifting values and techniques for achieving peace of mind and inner happiness.
Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi.

Yogananda was the first great Indian master of yoga to live in the West. He lived and taught in America from 1920 until his mahasamadhi (a great yogi’s final exit from the body) in 1952. His teachings emphasize direct inner experience of God, which he called 'self-realization,' through meditation, prayer and selfless service. Yogananda's teachings are nonsectarian, and offer practical solutions to the challenges of modern life. How yoga science came to America.

Ananda, which means, "joy" in Sanskrit, was founded Swami Kriyananda, a close, direct disciple of Yogananda. From his youth, Kriyananda dreamed of creating small communities based on cooperation and high ideals. When he became Yogananda’s disciple in 1948, he discovered Yogananda, too, was committed to the concept of World Brotherhood Colonies. Kriyananda vowed to do his utmost to make this dream a reality, a dream he achieved in 1968 by the creation of Ananda Village, located near Nevada City, California. Here are some important dates in the history of Ananda.

As a direct disciple of Yogananda, Kriyananda has given inspiration and guidance personally and through more than 70 books and 300 pieces of music. In his book, The Path, he shares his search towards freedom and his experiences being with a great Master.

Ananda Sacramento, founded in 1977, was the first "satellite" Ananda Center, beginning in a small home located in north Sacramento. In 1991, we established a residential community in Rancho Cordova with 65 residents and a Yoga Center that allows us to share the timeless teachings of Yogananda.

Ananda Center of Sacramento
10450 Coloma Road
Rancho Cordova, California 95670
(916) 361-0891
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